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MACHINERY

220183380005 · 11/27/2018 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
3400266

Narrative

Employee was using a cutting torch. EE removed EE's glove to clear some items out of EE's way. EE passed EE's hand between the torch and the work bench causing a 2nd degree burn to the back of EE's hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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